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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.09, 590.67 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.09, 590.67 and 302.50 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.09 : 590.67 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.09/590.67 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.09x = 590.67 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.09x = 178,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,677.68/394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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